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Closer Anderson latest Rays pitcher to land on IL
Closer Nick Anderson on Sunday became the latest Rays pitcher to hit the injured list.
Angels, Indians set for '21 Little League Classic
The Angels and Indians will play in the 2021 Little League Classic, MLB announced Sunday.
Trout rookie card sets record for highest price
A one-of-a-kind Mike Trout baseball card set a new record on Saturday night for the highest selling sports card of all time, selling for $3,936,000.
Abreu's 3 homers give him 5 in two days vs. Cubs
Jose Abreu's power surge against the Chicago Cubs reached a new gear on Saturday as the White Sox first baseman hit three home runs, giving him five in two games.
Cronenworth's slam, Grisham's 3 HR carry Padres
Trent Grisham hit three home runs, and rookie Jake Cronenworth launched a grand slam Saturday, making the San Diego Padres the first team in major league history to hit five slams in six games.
New reliever, same old result for reeling Phillies
Adam Duvall and the Atlanta Braves spoiled Brandon Workman's debut with Philadelphia, rallying for a 6-5 win over the sliding Phillies on Saturday night.
Mets' traveling party tests negative for coronavirus
The New York Mets announced Saturday night that all members of their traveling party who returned from Miami have tested negative for the coronavirus.
Nats fire employee for throwing coffee at woman
In a video posted to Twitter, Jazhiel Morel, an administrator at the Nationals' academy in the Dominican Republic, was shown filling two cups of coffee before exchanging words with a store cashier and then throwing the coffee on her. Morel was fired.
Paxton: Short camp to blame for MLB injuries
Yankees lefty James Paxton, who has been shut down for 14 days with a forearm injury, blames the slew of injuries around the league on players not having enough time to "build up" due to a short camp.
Cubs place 3B Bryant on IL with finger sprain
An hour after manager David Ross said Kris Bryant wouldn't need to hit the injured list, the Cubs announced that the third baseman had landed on the 10-day IL.
Already ailing, Twins place Odorizzi, Littell on IL
Right-handers Jake Odorizzi and Zack Littell were the latest Minnesota Twins to join the injured list on Saturday after both pitchers were hurt in Friday's loss to Kansas City.
Phillies add trio of relievers to roster; Bruce to IL
Newly acquired relievers Brandon Workman, Heath Hembree and David Hale were active for Philadelphia's game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. The Phillies acquired the three via a pair of trades Friday.
Rays reliever Roe put on IL with elbow soreness
Rays reliever Chaz Roe is headed to the 10-day injured list with right elbow soreness.
Nats' Strasburg to have season-ending surgery
Nationals star Stephen Strasburg will have season-ending surgery after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel in his pitching hand. His season consisted of just two starts, including a 16-pitch outing.
Brewers designate Brock Holt for assignment
The Milwaukee Brewers have designated utility man Brock Holt for assignment amid his .100 hitting start to the 2020 season, the team announced Saturday.
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Marlins' Rojas homers in return from coronavirus
Miguel Rojas hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat after being activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. Rojas is the first of the Marlins sidelined by the virus to return to the active roster.
Tigers snap streak of futility against Indians
Detroit snapped a 20-game losing streak against Cleveland by beating the Indians on Friday night, backed by rookie Isaac Paredes' grand slam.
Red Sox send RHPs Workman, Hembree to Phils
The Philadelphia Phillies bolstered their bullpen by acquiring relievers Heath Hembree and Brandon Workman and cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handers Nick Pivetta and Connor Seabold.
Padres place Pomeranz on IL with shoulder strain
The San Diego Padres have placed left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz on the 10-day injured list with a strained left shoulder, retroactive to Wednesday. It's the latest in a series of injuries to the team's bullpen.